Noida : Residents’ bodies raise concern over repeated tree fall incidents. The Confederation of NCR Residents Welfare Associations (CONRWA), Noida Chapter, has written to the Chief Executive Officer of the Noida Authority, demanding accountability from officials for the extensive damage caused during the recent storm and heavy rainfall on June 4, 2026. The residents’ body has alleged that repeated warnings regarding the maintenance and pruning of large trees across residential sectors and major roads were ignored, leading to significant losses to public and private property.
Repeated Warnings Allegedly Ignored by Authorities
According to CONRWA, it has been raising concerns for several years through letters, memorandums and official meetings regarding the need for regular pruning of old, oversized and potentially hazardous trees. The organization stated that it repeatedly warned the Authority that strong winds and storms could cause such trees to collapse, damaging homes, vehicles, electricity poles, power lines and other public infrastructure.
The association further claimed that despite sharing relevant guidelines and notifications, including provisions related to tree management, no effective action was taken by the concerned departments. It alleged that officials continued to maintain that tree heights could not be reduced under existing regulations, despite the risks posed in residential areas.
June 4 storm exposed administrative lapses, says CONRWA
In its letter, CONRWA pointed to the severe storm and rainfall that struck Noida on June 4, stating that the event exposed the consequences of administrative inaction. Several large trees reportedly fell across different sectors, electricity poles were damaged, boundary walls collapsed and numerous vehicles suffered damage.
The association also highlighted that power supply remained disrupted in several areas for nearly 10 to 12 hours, causing inconvenience to residents. It argued that much of the damage could have been prevented had preventive measures and tree maintenance work been carried out in a timely manner.
Residents seek fixing of responsibility
CONRWA emphasised that similar incidents occur almost every year during storms and heavy rains, making the issue a recurring public safety concern. The residents’ body has urged the Authority to identify officials responsible for failing to address the risks despite repeated representations and warnings.
The letter states that administrative authorities cannot simply attribute such incidents to natural calamities when preventive measures were available and concerns had been repeatedly brought to their attention.
High Court observations cited in representation
The association also referred to recent observations made by the Allahabad High Court regarding administrative accountability. According to CONRWA, the court stressed the need to hold senior officials responsible for lapses within their departments and for ensuring effective delivery of public services.
The representation notes that the principle of “higher responsibility” highlighted by the court places an obligation on senior administrators to monitor the performance of subordinate officials and take corrective action where required.
Demand for action and public disclosure
CONRWA has requested the Noida Authority to take immediate cognisance of the matter, determine accountability and initiate action against officials found responsible for negligence. The organisation has also sought a detailed report on the steps taken to address the issue and prevent similar incidents in the future.
Copies of the representation have been sent to the Chairperson of the Noida Authority, the District Magistrate of Gautam Buddh Nagar, the Chief Secretary of Uttar Pradesh and the heads of the Horticulture Department and other concerned departments of the Noida Authority.
